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Putin Faces Choice: Defend Refineries or Strike Ukraine

Original: What Matters More to Putin? Russian Refineries or Striking Ukraine?

Kyiv Post examines whether Vladimir Putin prioritizes protecting Russian oil refineries from Ukrainian drone attacks or continuing strikes against Ukraine. The question highlights the strategic dilemma posed by Ukraine's escalating campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, which has forced Russia to weigh air defense at home against offensive operations. The piece is drawing attention amid ongoing debates over the effectiveness of Ukraine's long-range strike strategy.

Why now: Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian refineries have intensified debate over how Moscow will allocate its defenses and retaliation

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